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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
Notice to CONTRACTOR.

Up to O'Clock p, m. on June 1, proposals
will be received for building the iron work
stone work, brick work and fire proofing
necessary for the main building Of the CAPT
toll of Kansas, at Topeka, Kan. Plans and
specifications will be on file on and after the
4th day of May at the Office of the state
house commissioners in Capital Square at
Topeka; also at the Office Of Mcdonald Bros,
architects, Louisville, KY. Printed copies
of the specifications and complete instruc-
lions can be had on applications to either of
the above named offices. Communications
for information if addressed to the Topeka
office should be addressed to the secretary
of state KENNETH MCDONALD,
13SQt-e-o-d State House Architect.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
Sold Ont

Having sold out our business and good will
at liz Douglas avenue, to the Steinhauser-
Merkle Supply Co., we desire to return our
thanks to our patrons for the very liberal
patronage extended to us through the many
years that we have been in business; and
upon retiring we bespeak for our successors
the same liberal patronage that has been ex-
tended to us-who are the largest retail
dealers in the state of Kansas, and are amp
ly able to give the closest prices obtainable.
1t will be to you interest to give them trial
HIATT J. NJ. ALLEN & Co.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
A Common Mistake.

Why do so many intelligent persons stub
bornly refuse to take any kind of medicine
for slight illness, when first taken sick, and
when the greatest benefit may be derived
from plain simple treatment. Nearly always
the first act of physician when called, is to
prescribe remedies to move the bowels, to
regulate the liver, open the secretions and
aid nature Why do not intelligent persons
take the same plain treatment in time them
selves, try it and take st. Patrick's pills, they
are guaranteed to give satisfaction. They
act mildly without gripping or irritation, and
are thorough in their effect, they are per-
feet physic for men, women or children. Sold
by Aldrich, Brown & Allen. 14ftf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

After May End and up to l2 m, May 9th,
sealed bids will be received On all mason
work, cut and range stone work and general
carpenter work on bath house, Geuda
Spings. Plans may be seen at the Office of
Geo. A. Masters, architect, Geuda Springs,
Kansas. The company reserve the right to
reject any and all bids, and will require a
bond to amount of contract when contract is
awarded. For Information address the
architect or c. r. Mitchell, manager Geuda
Springs Town and Water Company, Geuda
Springs, Kansas. 1i6-it
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

Many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip, but
don't let this chance slip to 60 and get q
cheap lot in the best part of the city, on the
electric motor line and become a resident of
the beautiful Alamo, now for sale by Morris,
Chatfield g. Meeker, S14, E Douglas. 14-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

C. V. Baxter, an experienced and success
full druggist at Dewitt, Iowa, says one fam
lily there created an immense sale for Cham
oerlains Cough Remedy by using and rec
ommending it to their neighbors during
rapidly on its own merits, it has no equal
for coughs, colds and Group. Sold by AL
drich & Brown and j. p. Allen. S6-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

The most popular man in Berlin, Germany,
Is one who jumps from one horse to another
as they so at full speed in opposite directions
In one Of the royal circus rings
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

Good, fine, S-room house on South Law
renee: well finished in every respect; roomy
cellar; 100 barrel cistern; good well; large
stable. Call ard let US show you the prop
erty, for if you desire to purchase desira-
bic home OH the choice street Of the city this
will suit. Cal! on Deming, Lynch & CO., 1O6
East Douglas ave. 146-6t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

Bids will he received by the undersigned
until May o. 1887, for the above church to
cost about SO, eO0 Plans and specifications
can be seen at j. c. Stewards Office, Yelling
ton. Committee reserve the right to reject
any or all bids. Address
146-6t GEO. II. HUNTER, Com.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

A lady living in California offers for sale S
lots in block %, j. .. Davidson's ID addition,
near Catholic see and motor road. A great
bargain. F. H. Cunningham, under
Citizens bank 1867
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
big bargains on Easy Terms.

Lot on N. Market near Oak. $25O(
Two lots S. Main, north of Lincoln. 250(
Six lots on Maple, cor. wildwood. ...... 75Ot
Six lots on Wabash, E. Fronts, each. S2;5
The best lot in Merriman Park. Head
quarters for Ohio addition. Also for lots in
Eichholtz addition between the Motor Line
and the City Park.
OHIO REAL ESTATE Co.
1919 E. Douglas corner Of Market st.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
Mrs. Mott

Independent slate writer and business me
dunn. Room 90 3rd floor, 228 n. Main st
Office hours to IL q. M, to 5 and to 9 p
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
4 superb Appearance

British Minister West weighs about 200
pounds, and when attired in knee brooches.
silk stockings and cooked ha: he is said to
present ssperb appearance
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

We have on our books for few days only
lots 81, 81, Sc, IS and 40, on East Douglas
avenue south 'front.' Park Place addition.
These can now be had at $500 each and or
most reasonable terms. They are 500 each
below the market. Call on
DEMING, LYNCH & Co.,
1i6-6t LOG East Douglas ave.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

The partnership between CISCO o. Foster
and John ID. Casey, was dissolved on May ,,
1887. Mr.. Casey retiring. Mr. Foster will
continue in the carriage business az ia Ida
avenue. CISCO o. FOSTER
la6-3t John D. CASEY
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

Why pay 5000 to $4,000 for residence
lots when you can buy them in Smithson's
add for $500 and 500 d135-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

Call at the office Of Hardy Solomon &
Sons, 331 E. Douglas ave-, and make inquiry
about Rosenthans 4th additions, just placed
on sale 142 tt.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

The Wichita shoe parlor, corner Main and
First street, are Offering the largest reduc-
lions ever offered before in Wichita; for one
week ONLY 143 Ct
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

Sprays Of grass may be beautifully frosted
By dipping them in a solution Of gum arabic
~ them with powdered glass
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

Parties desiring to use pure crystal ice
should not fail to leave their orders with
Lewis & Moore, 127 N Main: telephone 2ll.
1l2-tf
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A Bargain.
1920

so acres near Paramount college for sale
cheap on easy terms
TOsH & LEONARD,
1924 147 n Main.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

Lewis & Moore, sole agents pure ice made
Main; telephone 2l1. 142-tf
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For Trade.

A housekeeper who is good cook and neat
and tidy about her work. Good wages. Call
at 1926 n. Lawrence avenue. 144-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
Rig BarOain.

Three ID can tomatoes 10c per can. Stein
hauser Merkle Supply Co. 146-Ji
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

We have city property to trade for farms
or stocks of goods. Also fine farms to trade
for city property. Come and see us we can
find you q trade for anything you have.
Bring list of your property to us II you
want trade. GILLESPIE q STUMP,
2G3 East Douglas ave., Wichita Kan.
1dl-Rf
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Bids for Building NJ. Z. Church at Wellington
Kansas

Three Id can tomatoes l0c per can. Stein
hauSer- Merkle Supply Co. 146-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

Mrs. H. e. Bridges, ladies' nurse. Ofic'
l52 North Mead ave, Wichita, Kan. l44-6
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
southern Park Greenhouses.

All kinds Of choice flower plants, at low
prices, for sale by, II. KUECHENMEIsTER q
e. HANSEN, :or Harry st. and Ellis ave,
South Wichita, Kans IA 5t*
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Dissolution Notice.

Three 10 can tomatoes at Toe per can.
Merkle Supply Co. l46 If
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

Three lb can tomatoes loc per can. Stein
hauser- Merkle Supply Co. 1i6-tf
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Anted,

If you want Lathing done, call on corner
Ohio and Pine. Il. F. Ernhaus. 14i6ta
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
For Sale.

Three 10 can tomatoes loo per can. Ste
hauser- Merkle Supply Co. 146
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Notice to Contractors

Three 10 can tomatoes l0c per can. Stein
hauSer Merkle Supply Co. 146-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07

Can show French pedigree with all imported
horses. stations in service for year Of 1857
Brutus. French draN, color black. $50. Gam
beta, French Coach. color bay, bisck joints,
rs. Joseph. high grade French Draft. color
Mares from a distance kept weeks free Of
charge at owners risk. Ala ars faytted 70 In
specs my horses before breeding elsewhere
VIII stand as my farm the 6rst days OF the
week Friday and Saturday 9. J. r Holmes'
barn, at east end Of Maple Of bridge. blocks
south Of Douglas Avenue Hotel. / have pare
bred and made stations for sale; Also . few
choice shoFthorn balls for eAle at reasonable
eYms. ldlOe-vss-tQ HIRAM SMITH.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-06-01
The Home Feeling In Cats.

The home feeling which appears at first
sight to be "a strong point in favor OF the cat
turns out ON examination to he rather against
her on the score Of genuine emotion 1t r. an
attachment To places rather than to persons;
a lonely garnet where she once lived being
more attractive to her than the society OF her
benefactors. Even in her especial field OF
usefulness the eat is by no means the paragon
OF skill and efficiency she Is too often repre-
sented; terrier will eclipse her Us a ratter,
and she is too easily spoiled by indulgence To
keep up her reputation as a mouser. In fact.
The cat has become an aesthetic ornament: the
pride of apothecary stores and the glory Of
drawing rooms, instead n being the protector
of ths kitchen and cellar. There are cats like
the Persian, and species called the 'coon," "
indigenous to Maine, which are very decora-
tive and seem 20 enjoy the ribands which arc
lavisiaed upon them, and yet there is a stealtby,
overt manner about them which Is by no
~ attractive. l always feel that the
. - element is Intent in the mos. demure and
peaceful cat And Yet waggish friend Of
mine insists upon il that all cats are sans re-
proach, while eheerfrlly admitting that none
of them are sans purr.-Boston Post.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-06-01

Governor Gray was one Of the most aston
ished persons ever seen for a few moments the
other afternoon. Among the sightseers at
tbs new state Capitol building We're two
nicely dressed ladies who, after meeting the
governor and being shown through with a
great deal Of courtesy, stopped before one of
the beautiful lambrequins, which cost some
thing over $500. and both modestly requested
that they be permitted to cut "just a small
little piece" as they were both making such
lovely crazy quilts" and they wanted so
much to have some of that lovely material In
them. After the ladies' had somewhat
hastily departed he said in conversation
that it was remarkable what some people
would ask for. Only recently he was asked
to mail some of the ground of the state house
yard to a man in Illinois, who stated in his
letter that he had little dirt from the
grounds of every state house in the Union ex-
cept Indiana. He got the Embellishments
Santiuat
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-06-01
NEW FACTS ABOUT THE CONGO.
The River Found TO Have = Wider He
pe.sion Than ut Stanley Pool


The River Found TO Have = Wider Ks-
pession Than ut Stanley Pool
At its mouth the Congo river s. Of enor-
nous depth, but only 100 miles or so above
Stanley pool Capt. Braconnier said a year or
two ago that Asteam launches drawing barely
two and q half feet OF water have TO be
dragged along by our men" ii. H Johnston
mentions the same fact in his description
of the Congo. .'Our boat is constantly run
ming aground on sandbanks." he wrote at
has an extraordinary effect to see men walk
ing half way over a great branch OF the
river, with water only up to their ankles,
tracing the course of some hidden sandbank-"
Stanl,y, Johnston. and others attributed the
remarkable shaIlowness of the river to its
great breadth in this part of its course; but
none Of them knew how wide the river really
Is above the Kassai river.
We now have some new light ON this ques-
ton, which is a very interesting one, because
the Congo is next to the greatest river in the
world. and new discoveries with regard to
the river are apt to be on a large scale. Capt
Rouvier has been surveying this part Of the
river, and he finds that for distance of
about fifty miles the river is much wider than
was supposed It's width, in fact, Is from
fifteen to twenty miles, "A circumstance that
has not been discovered before ON account of
many long islands, some Of which have al
ways been taken for one shore of the river.
1t follows, therefore, that there is vast ex-
panse ON the upper Congo similar to and very
much larger thar Stanley pool Steamboats,
have passed each other in this enlargement Of
the river without knowing of each others
proximity. 1t is easy to understand, there
fore, how it happens that the Congo is in this
place 80 very shallow, while in narrow por-
tons OF the lower river no plummet line has
ever yet touched bottom. Navigation in this
part of the Congo would be almost impossible
were it not that here and there soundings are
revealing channels deep and wide enough for
all tue requirements of steamboat traffic.
New York Sun
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-06-01
A Treelesa Forest.

Away down in Devonshire, i'm the south
western part Of England, there is a very in
tercsting tract Of land. 1t is known as Dart
moor forest. and Is so named in all old deeds
and grants OF land; yet, with the exception
OF small grove Of dwarf oaks, it is almost
entirely without trees! This strange contra
diction is said to be due to the fact Of the
greater part of Dartmoor having actually
been a forest years ago, but it was so infested
with fierce wild animals that the people were
forced, in self defense, to set fire to the trees,
and so, by degrees, the forest was destroyed
Certain it is that the soil of the moor is
composed of rich, black, vegetable matter,
and that remains of tree trunks have been
found under the ground. Moreover, the peo-
pie of one district have, for generations, en-
joyed the privilege of free pasturage, through
a grant awarded their ancestors for services
III destroying wolves in Dartmoor forest; for
the reason they are allowed to gather
the peat which aboun,is in the fens or narshy
lands, and which makes an excellent fuel
The atmosphere of the moor is nearly always
moist and foggy. Indeed, the people who
live there say that
The west wind always brings wet weather,
The east wind, wet and cold together;
The south wind surely brings US rain,
The north wind blows it back again
American Agriculturist
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-06-01
The Empress Eugenie stiii Iseautifnl.

Yesterday, April IL, the struscio tproane-
na,le during which all vehicles are prohibitesD
in Via Toledo, Naples, was rendered particu-
l.rly interesting by the appearance Of the
Empress Eugei:ie, who passed through the
street. The ex-soveroiSn bears tho trnrsrs Of
great AMI delicate beauty, almost rendering
her age n mystery.
Slender, erect and with superb figure, she
is at once to be recognized u grnnds tak1A !
Her bright and vivacious eyes justify the OLD
fascination and the episode Of the diamonds in
in the forest of Compiegne. Her still rosy
complexion is admirably preserved, and is
perhaps owing y tine mild climate, which has
renewed the ancient beauty in her checks;
her hair, not yet white, still shows tints Of
pale gold. The empress was, a. always, in
deep mourning, and wore long Grape veil
Although she carried IA parasol in her left
hand, her right held the well known ebony
stick, on which, however, she did not lean
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-06-01
A Strange Meeting.

There was a strange meeting in the throng-
ing mass in front of the Royal exchange the
other day. Here from early morning till
late night is a constant procession :of people.
There is no place in London where the crowd
il so dense or where there is such a variety of
people to lie met. Right in the heart of this
throng at I O'Clock the other day a brother
living in Egypt met brother living in New
York. The brother living in Egypt was on
his way to call at a banking house in the city,
while the New York brother was ON his way
to the continent. Neither knew that the
other was in England at the time, and their
meeting i'm the midst of this great strug-
Cling crowd upon a line where a seconds diff
fere.sce would have resulted in their passing
by each other Is a marvel of accidental meet
ing which do not think can be very easily
matched agnin.-London Letter.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-06-01
THE DAILY NEWS
THE "PLEBES~ nv CAMP.

Life Of the First Year Man of West
Point-Driii and Discipline.
The summer camp is one round OF labor for
the p,ebe, as the first year man Is called at
West Point If he were transported tU an
other planet there could hardly be q greater
change in his life than that which he expert
ences when he leaves the comforts OF his
home and plunges into the routine Of military
drill and discipline of West Point. He rises
at in the morning for reveile, and In hall
an hour marches to breakfast, the interval
being employed in doing the policing Of his
own tent and of the tent of the cadet 10
whom he may stand in the relation Of special
duty man. When he walks he marcnes
with depressed toes and outspread palms
He has two hours of drill every morning
and another b. ur with parade In the after-
noon. After tattoo which Is s:3O. ne may
retire; but no downy couch awaits him he
spreads his blanket ON the tent noor ana
spreads himself ON that, with quilt drawn
over him for protection against the hiSns
cold The only change from this programme
is on Sundays or or days when he marches
ON guard On Sunday there Is the Sunday
morning inspection and two hours at chapel,
making it anything but a day OF rest; ana
when as a sentinel. lie marches on guard In
the morning he walks post two hours at o
stretch in the sunshine and in rain, with four
hour intervals, during the whole twenty four
hours that eIapse before the guard Is relieved
This much, in general, falls to the lot OF every
plebe in the way of duty.
Aside from this comes in the question OF
his treatment by older cadets. Ability To
sing, play, dance or render ones self enter
tanning in some such way il highly appre-
ciated by cadets: and a readiness To exercise
what few accomplishments he may possess
usually saves tho plebe much harassins- Of
course all do not escape SO easily. Many
have guns to clean and water To carry and
bedding to pile for the upper class men, and
ars unpleasantIy ''roughed" in other ways;
but the ill usage which a new cadet ordina-
rily receives is almost always exaggerated IN
the accounts which reach the public through
the press.-St. Nicholas.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-06-01
Vby the Indians Killed the Dog.

An amusing incident, which resulted
fatally to poor dog, occurred at an Indian
wigwam near Lewiston, tine other day, be-
tween Professor Macallister, the magician,
asld the noble redskins. The Indians had q
small dog which the professor took quite a
fancy to, and he made himself quite familiar
with the brute by patting and pettin2 him.
He asked the Indians how much they would
take for him; to which they replied they did
not want to sell him The professor said
'him very valuable dog" at the time
rubbing him down the back to his tail length,
at each stroke taking "a handful Of money
from the end of his tail, also from his mouth,
nose and ears. At these strange proceedings
the Indians stool i'm awe and astonishment
After the professor left their promises the In
dams took the dog down TO the river brink,
where the poor brute was doomed to die an ig-
nominious death There they killed and dis
sected him with the idea that from his car
cass plenty of doodle" could be taken.-Boise
City Qdahol Statesman.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-06-01
A c LINE EXPRESS
EAST FLORIDA EXPRESS.

Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars. TO and from
Jacksonville and New York. also Jacksonville
to Cincinnati via Jesup.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-06-01
A SenseIess but Startling Feat.

Johann Richter, II year old apprentice
in Vienna, a few days ago accomplished the
seIIseless but startling feat of climbing 45S
feet to the topmost point of the great tower,
which is the browning glory of the grand Old
cathedral Of tSt. Stephens in that city. He
climbed up at night. An account says: No
moon was shining he stole To the foot of
the tower, and watching for his opportunity
he strapped black and yellow flag on his
back, and began to clatter up the lightning
conductor. Ere he had got half way up his
clothes we're torn in a dozen places, his boots
were split and the blood was streaming from
his fingers. But he hung ON like grim death,
taking advantage Of every chance protuber-
ance, and after heroic exertions actually
reached the summit. The slightest head
swimming or the slightest nervousness and he
would have been dashed to pieces. Happily,
he never lost his presence of mind, and in the
morning when the Viennese looked UP at the
cross of the old "Steffen, as they affectionately
call 1t, to their amazement tied to it they saw
a tiny black and yellow pennon fiuttering in
the breeze. Richter was arrested by the
police, but discharged by the court after a
lecture.-New Orleans Times-Democrat-
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-06-01
Capital Superfieiality.

The life of the capital, while it may have a
more or less refining power, is not necessarily
(uuickening. lt is harder here for a young
Imnn to keep from drifting into dilettanteism;
the social swirl is more of Eiaelstrom than
elsewhere And this il especially true with
regard 10 the susceptible minds of young men
who would bc likely to develop into lttera-
tours or thinkers. OF course with seasoned
students the case is different, and they are
likely To flock here in respectable numbers.
But we can hardly claim healthy growth Of
culture until our indigenous young ideas
shoot. No; take my word for il, culture-I
mean solid. substantial culturr-will have u
Ions; and dismal fight before it prevails
against the very artificial and growing social
rcquirements that have pushed their way
up through the old fashioned genialities Us
wei, us formalities Of the days "befo &c wah."
-Wa,hiu.ton Hatchet